My greatgrandson was born in 2010, so I became a greatgrandmother and my daughter is a grandmother. He is now three months old, and gorgeous.
My difficult child applied for a tourist work visa in Australia, and received it a couple of days ago!! (sorry Marg that your country will have my difficult child in it, but it will be far from me). He plans to go in February. It's a visa for a year, and he is allowed to work during that time. My husband is devastated that difficult child will be going so far away and for so long, and I on the other hand am having difficultry controlling the smile that creeps on my face each time I think of it!!! Well, he is 24 years old now and with no responsibilities, not married or anything, so this is the time for him to do what he wants (within reason).
I've had a good supply of work this year (I'm self-employed), my health is more or less under control -- yes, it has been a good year.
Love, Esther